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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.60, 30,285.90 and 19,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.60, 30,285.90 and 19,283.40 is: 28,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.60 : 30,285.90 = 19,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.60/30,285.90 = 19,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.60x = 30,285.90 × 19,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.60x = 584,015,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,015,124.06/20,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,925.10

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